Rare metal basket from the black 'Micione' collection, created by Piero Fornasetti in the 1970s. Ø 18 cm, Ø 22 cm, h 47 cm. The basket is one of the few pieces produced and is made of screen-printed and painted metal. It features a trompe-l'œil effect. Fornasetti is an Italian luxury design brand founded by Piero Fornasetti in 1940. The brand produces a wide range of products, including furniture, wallpaper, lamps, ceramics, and textiles. These products are all characterized by Fornasetti's distinctive style, which is a blend of classicism, surrealism, and humor. Piero Fornasetti was an Italian artist, interior designer, sculptor, and engraver, known primarily for his extravagant and theatrical designs. His work was inspired by classical Italian art and architecture, as well as by the surrealist movement.
Additional details:
- Brand: Fornasetti
- Style: umorismo
- Style: trompe-l'œil
- Period: Anni 70